# 2001 DODGE RAM 1500 — SUSPENSION
> NHTSA complaint `532822` · 2005-04-27 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** RAM 1500
- **Year:** 2001
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** SUSPENSION
- **Speed:** 40 mph
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH SOMETHING UNDER THE 2001 DODGE RAM MALFUNCTIONED RESULTING IN THE CONSUMER LOOSING BRAKING AND STEERING ABILITY.  THE VEHICLE WENT OFF AN EMBANKMENT AND HIT A TREE.   *MR   *SC  THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE PROBLEM MAY HAVE BEEN A BALL JOINT OR TIE ROD END.  *JB
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